Senior Associate – Corporate/Commercial Law
Manchester | Full-time | Permanent
Shape the future of a growing corporate practice
Make real impact. Join Markel Law !
At Markel Law, we’re not just another legal services provider—we’re a people first, dedicated legal business that helps clients navigate risk, protect what matters, and move forward with confidence. As an SRA regulated firm with over 60 specialist solicitors across Manchester, Leeds, London and Croydon, we support thousands of businesses every day through expert advice, high quality legal services, and our award winning Business Hub.
We’re now looking for a Senior Associate specialising in Corporate/Commercial law to join our ambitious and expanding Commercial Services team in Manchester. If you’re driven, commercially astute, and excited by the opportunity to help build and shape a growing practice, this is your chance to step into a high impact role.
As a Senior Associate, you will be a key senior figure within a small but growing team, taking ownership of high‑quality corporate matters and helping drive the next phase of the team’s expansion. You will:
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Lead on corporate transactions including M&A, reorganisations, restructures and private equity work
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Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of corporate documentation, including shareholder and investment agreements
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Act as a trusted advisor to our corporate clients, delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice
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Build and develop strong internal and external relationships, including organisational referrers and business partners
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Support the Head of Commercial with the team’s strategic direction, performance, and growth initiatives
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Supervise, mentor, and develop junior lawyers and trainees
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Play a key role in business development and identify new growth opportunities across the practice